East Palisades loop including Bamboo Forest

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East Palisades loop including Bamboo Forest

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Whitewater Creek Lot

Hike: East Palisades loop including Bamboo Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 6 2026 8:00 am >> Sat, Jun 6 2026 10:15 am

Registration Opens:

Thu, May 28 2026 7:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 4 2026 6:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

6 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Katherine Dorsett Bennett
Dan Gilroy

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Looking for a fun way to start the weekend in the woods? Then join us for a quick hike to get the blood flowing and kick the day off right.

East Palisades Park is an inside the perimeter gem with great trails, views of the Chattahoochee river and a bamboo forest! We will stop to take pictures at a couple spots along the trail including of course the bamboo forest.

It is June in Atlanta so it is likely to be hot. Don't forget to bring some water and wear appropriate clothes. Since it will be hot we will keep a moderate pace, doing our best to stay under 3 MPH. We will be hiking all dirt trails for about 6 miles with around 800 feet of elevation gain.

Let's beat the heat, please meet no later than 7:45am. We will start the hike promptly at 8 am. We will be meeting in the Whitewater parking lot, see the link below for directions if you are not familiar. Please don't go to the wrong parking lot.

Note: This park does not have a public restroom, so please plan accordingly.

After the hike -- there is an option to meet at a nearby Starbucks for those who are interested in some extra social time and coffee! Starbucks address: 6350 Powers Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327 (Seven minute drive/2.8 miles from park parking lot)

Required Items to Bring:

-comfortable shoes/boots

-water

-appropriate hiking clothes for the weather conditions

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

-Hiking poles if you like to use them

-sunglasses

-sunscreen

-bug spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Please note the physical address and the directions mentioned below are approximate; the best way to get to the parking lot is by GPS.

From Google Maps type: East Palisades Whiltewater

From Apple Maps type: White Water Creek Parking Lot

Or click this link:

https://goo.gl/maps/Y6k D5cGeTuJ72XNZ8

Notes:

Electronic payment for parking at QR code sign up for $5 daily or $40 annual parking. You can also use the America the Beautiful pass. You can save time by purchasing your pass from the National Park Service website.

Trail Maps - https://www.crnra.vip/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Palisades-East-Indaian-Trail.pdf

In addition to an email before the trip I will be creating a text group so you will have my contact information and trip details at your fingertip the moring of the hike.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.

Registration for this event opens at 5/28/2026 7:00:00 PM